Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Lamiales
Species:
glauca
ID:
315533

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Pohl) Walp.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1845

Citation Micro:
Repert. Bot. Syst. 4: 11 (1845)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000314865



Common Names

  • Gibbous Vervain
  • Smooth Vervain
  • Blue Vervain


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Description

Stachytarpheta glauca (also called 'Glaucous Stachytarpheta', among many other common names) is an evergreen perennial plant native to the Caribbean. It has small, oval leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in dry, rocky habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Stachytarpheta glauca is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural hedge. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Stachytarpheta glauca is a small, tubular, blue-violet corolla with five lobes. The seed is a small, black, three-angled nutlet. The seedlings are small, thin, and have a single, upright stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Stachytarpheta glauca can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the stems and planted in a moist soil mix. Both should be kept in a warm, humid environment with plenty of light.

Where to Find Stachytarpheta glauca

Stachytarpheta glauca is native to Brazil.

Stachytarpheta glauca FAQ

What is the scientific name of Stachytarpheta glauca?

Stachytarpheta glauca

What type of plant is Stachytarpheta glauca?

Stachytarpheta glauca is a species of flowering plant in the verbena family, Verbenaceae.

Where is Stachytarpheta glauca found?

Stachytarpheta glauca is found in Brazil.

Species in the Stachytarpheta genus

Stachytarpheta abortiva, Stachytarpheta acuminata, Stachytarpheta adulterina, Stachytarpheta ajugifolia, Stachytarpheta albiflora, Stachytarpheta almasensis, Stachytarpheta amplexicaulis, Stachytarpheta andersonii, Stachytarpheta angolensis, Stachytarpheta bicolor, Stachytarpheta boldinghii, Stachytarpheta brasiliensis, Stachytarpheta cajamarcensis, Stachytarpheta calderonii, Stachytarpheta candida, Stachytarpheta canescens, Stachytarpheta cayennensis, Stachytarpheta cearensis, Stachytarpheta coccinea, Stachytarpheta commutata, Stachytarpheta confertifolia, Stachytarpheta crassifolia, Stachytarpheta debilis, Stachytarpheta diamantinensis, Stachytarpheta discolor, Stachytarpheta elegans, Stachytarpheta frantzii, Stachytarpheta friedrichsthalii, Stachytarpheta froesii, Stachytarpheta fruticosa, Stachytarpheta gesnerioides, Stachytarpheta glabra, Stachytarpheta glauca, Stachytarpheta gracilis, Stachytarpheta hassleri, Stachytarpheta hintonii, Stachytarpheta hirsutissima, Stachytarpheta hispida, Stachytarpheta hybrida, Stachytarpheta indica, Stachytarpheta integrifolia, Stachytarpheta intercedens, Stachytarpheta jamaicensis, Stachytarpheta lacunosa, Stachytarpheta lanata, Stachytarpheta linearis, Stachytarpheta longiflora, Stachytarpheta longespicata, Stachytarpheta lopez-palacii, Stachytarpheta luisana,

Species in the Verbenaceae family

Acantholippia seriphioides, Aloysia unifacialis, Aloysia decipiens, Aloysia barbata, Aloysia brasiliensis, Aloysia castellanosii, Aloysia catamarcensis, Aloysia chamaedryfolia, Aloysia chiapensis, Aloysia citrodora, Aloysia crenata, Aloysia densispicata, Aloysia dusenii, Aloysia fiebrigii, Aloysia gentryi, Aloysia gratissima, Aloysia hatschbachii, Aloysia herrerae, Aloysia macrostachya, Aloysia nahuire, Aloysia oblanceolata, Aloysia ovatifolia, Aloysia peruviana, Aloysia polygalifolia, Aloysia polystachya, Aloysia pulchra, Aloysia salviifolia, Aloysia schulziana, Aloysia scorodonioides, Aloysia sonorensis, Aloysia spathulata, Aloysia virgata, Aloysia wrightii, Aloysia velutina, Aloysia cordata, Aloysia arequipensis, Aloysia coalcomana, Aloysia salsoloides, Aloysia deserticola, Aloysia trifida, Aloysia riojana, Aloysia tarapacana, Bouchea agrestis, Bouchea boliviana, Bouchea dissecta, Bouchea notabilis, Bouchea prismatica, Bouchea pseudochascanum, Bouchea rusbyi, Bouchea spathulata,

References

Wilhelm Gerhard Walpers (1816-1853): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Walp.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:864734-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].